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Clinical Document Coder

Job Description

Service Care Solutions are working with one of their established clients to recruit two Clinical Document Coder's on a Permanent or Locum basis.

Contract: Part-Time (20 - 30 hours per week)
Location: Burnley
Pay: Negotiable + £150 Welcome Bonus

We are considering both locum and permanent options.

Main Duties of the Job

  • Extract and analyse clinical information from manual and computerised patient health records to assign appropriate clinical codes.
  • Ensure accuracy in clinical coding, impacting revenue generation and funding for the GP Practice.
  • Provide cover for coding staff absences as needed, ensuring continuity in data coding.
  • Work independently on routine coding tasks once trained, seeking guidance from a supervisor when necessary.
  • Communicate effectively with the coding team, doctors, nursing staff, and others regarding coding issues.
  • Resolve coding queries by consulting with your line manager and other medical staff.
  • Manage your workload to ensure accuracy and completeness in meeting targets, and communicate any challenges to your Line Manager.
  • Assist with any ad hoc administrative duties as required.

Job Responsibilities

This job description serves as a guide for the duties expected of the post holder and may evolve as the department develops and resources change. Adaptability is essential.

Confidentiality & Information Governance:

  • Maintain confidentiality regarding patient, service user, staff, and contractor information.
  • Ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018.

Health & Safety at Work:

  • Take reasonable care of your health and safety and that of others.
  • Report any incidents or accidents immediately using the ELA Incident reporting system.

Quality:

  • Maintain high standards of quality within the practice.
  • Reflect on personal and team performance and suggest improvements.

Communication:

  • Communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, and others associated with the role.
  • Be responsive to the needs for alternative communication methods.



Person Specification

Qualifications:

  • Essential: Good general education or equivalent standard
  • Desirable: Medical Terminology qualifications

Experience:

  • Essential:
    • Proficient IT skills
    • Ability to accurately analyse and extract relevant information
    • Strong attention to detail
    • Ability to work under pressure and prioritize workload
    • Effective oral and written communication skills
    • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
    • Willingness to receive and absorb training
    • Flexible approach to work
  • Desirable:
    • Knowledge of EMIS Web or System One
    • Familiarity with clinical terminology and read code hierarchy#

TO APPLY: Email eleanor.binns@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208963